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Every Order Employs Someone Who Deserves a Second Chance.

Breaking Free Industries is a custom print shop in Santa Ana, CA. We're also a second-chance employer — every press run is handled by people rebuilding their lives through honest work and fair pay. When you order with us, the shirt matters twice: once for your brand, once for someone's future. That's why organizations choose us over any other shop in Orange County.

Our Story

What We Make

  • Screen Printing

    Sharp, durable prints for 12–500 piece runs. The workhorse of custom apparel — teams, events, and brands.

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  • Embroidery

    Dimension and texture for hats, polos, and premium branded pieces.

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  • Team & Corporate Stores

    Your designs on demand. We build and run the store — your team just orders. Great for nonprofits, schools, and growing brands.

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  • Custom Stickers

    Die-cut, kiss-cut, or sheet stickers. Every order ships with free sticker samples.

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How It Works

Your Merch Journey

From your first idea to your doorstep, we're your partner every step of the way — not just a vendor, but a collaborator invested in making your merch something you're proud to wear.

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Design & Consult

Tell us your vision. We'll help you choose blanks, colors, and print method — no design skills required. We work with your artwork or help you build it from scratch.

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Sourcing

We select ethically sourced, sweatshop-free garments from AS Colour, Bella+Canvas, and Next Level — chosen specifically for your project and budget.

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Production

Our Southern California crew handles every press run in-house. Every piece is inspected before it ships — consistent color, sharp detail, run after run.

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Delivery

Packed carefully and shipped to your door. Bulk orders fulfilled on schedule. You'll hear from us every step of the way — no silence, no surprises.

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Why Organizations Choose BFI

  • Low Minimums

    12 to 500 pieces per run. Built for teams and organizations, not warehouse bulk orders.

  • 2-Week Turnaround

    Most orders ship in 10-14 business days. Rush available. You'll know your ship date before we start.

  • Real People, Real Answers

    No ticket queue. No chatbot. You talk to the person running your job from quote to delivery.

  • Premium Blanks Only

    AS Colour, Bella+Canvas, Next Level. Sweatshop-free. We wear what we print.

  • Second-Chance Employment

    Every order decorated by our Santa Ana team — people rebuilding their lives through skilled work and fair pay.
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Ready to Start? Quotes Take 24 Hours.

Tell us what you need — quantity, garment type, and artwork if you have it. We'll come back with pricing and a timeline within one business day. No pressure, no minimums surprise, no runaround.

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Stories From the Shop

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